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British Study CentreYork, England UK

Courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in York.

Location: British Study Centre York is located in the medieval city of York, in the northeast of England. Housed centrally, the school has many pubs, local shops and supermarkets close by and is only a moment's walk away from the city's iconic Shambles Street. Further attractions within walking distance of the school include the JORVIK Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, the York Theatre Royal, York Minster and numerous museums, ensuring students have much on hand to make their time in York as funfilled and enjoyable as possible.

Course selection: Course selection includes something for students of all levels, as well as teachers and business professionals. General English courses are available over various schedules and intensities whereas, more advanced students may be interested in the school's Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS) or Business English. For Teachers, there are CLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning) and Advanced Language & Methodology Courses.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available through the school in carefully selected Host families (Homestay) or Summer Residence.

School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, offering students everything they may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and inviting environment. These facilities include a library, computer lab, garden, lounge area and various games such as table tennis. All classrooms are equipped with heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

School chain: British Study Centre was initially founded over 90 years ago, originally focusing on correspondence courses. Today they work at the forefront of education, now under the group name of BSC Education. With several centres throughout the UK and Ireland, BSC develops students and teachers from all over the world via their junior, adult, teacher, exam preparation (OET) and university pathway programmes.
  • The language school British Study Centre was founded in York, England UK in 1997.
  • Legal name / parent company: Experience English Limited
  • Tax registration ID: GB142712242
  • Abbreviated name of school: BSC York

Courses

Information for all courses offered by British Study Centre

Comments about courses

All 2021 General English and Business English courses include Skills for Career Success.

Express Mail fee: GBP 40
Pre-booked 10 private lessons: GBP 500. Private lessons are 60 minutes.

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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British Study Centre (BSC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEAQUALSEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at British Study Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 23
    Number of public PC workstations: 6

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
20 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing2 km
Football (soccer)8 km
Horse riding14 km
Mountainbiking14 km
Music2 km
Squash8 km
Swimming8 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis8 km
Yoga2 km

Map  

5 New Street - YO1 8RA York
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FAQ about British Study Centre, York

  • 100% of teachers at British Study Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at British Study Centre comes from Italy with a 26% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (10%) and Spain (7%).

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